Post War U.S.
What two countries fought in the Cold War?
US and Soviet Union
This singer and actor was named the "Kind of Rock and Roll"
Elvis Presley
This 1950's fashion trend grew in popularity amongst teens girls and included a canine
Poodle skirt
Who is the next principle of GW?
Mr. Peterselli
What is the most popular candy in the United States?
What piece of technology helped spread the ideas of conformity and consumerism?
TV
Known as one of the best public speakers of the 20th century, this civil rights activist was assassinated in 1968
MLK Jr
This male singers won Grammys, Oscars, and Golden Globes
What was the name of this hill before it became Glenbard West?
Honeysuckle Hill
What is the most commonly broken bone in the body?
Clavicle
Post War group/ initiative created to ensure world peace
United Nations
This now animated Disney character originated as a cast of live people
Mickey Mouse
This duo originally started as children's stories before becoming a best selling animated cartoon
Tom and Jerry
Where was the old gym?
The library
How much does a blue whale heart weigh?
400
What was the name of the bill put in place to help returning soldiers after WWII?
GI BILL
This character was created based off of the atomic bombings in Japan during WWII
Godzilla
Known as one of the best horror film directors of all time, who directed the 1950's thriller Rear Window?
Alfred Hitchcock
How many clubs and activities does GW have?
71
How many miles away is the sun?
92-93 million miles
Official name for U.S. policy to not allow communism to spread
Truman Doctrine
Bill Russell played for what basketball team?
Boston Celtics
How many amateur fights did Sugar Ray Robinson win without losing?
89
What year was the current Hilltopper logo created by a student?
1972
The brain has 4 lobes. This lobe is responsible for vision.
Occipital